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AN ABSTRACT of the THESIS of Ahmad Jarer Mahmod for The AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ahmad Jarer Mahmod for the Master of Science Degree in Social Science presented on May 14, 1982. Title: Arab Nationalism and the United Arab Emirates Abstract approved: ~f. ~ /I The universally Nationalist movement emerge~ during the nineteenth century. It resulted in many international changes. The Arab Nationalist movement emerged in the early years of the twentieth century. In the beginning, it was confused with Islam because of historical circumstancos. During its development, Arab nationalism had three stages: (1) Pan-Islam, (2) liberal nationalism, and (3) radical nationalism. The results of Arab nationalism's revival was diversified --in time and power--among the Arab countries, according to each one's conditions. The Arabian Gulf Emirates were not influenced by Arab nationalism except in the late 1950's. The main reasons were: the British domination over and isolation of the Emirates, in addition to their poverty and backwardness. In the late 1960's Britain announced her intent to withdraw from the area. This announcement put the Emirates in a critical political position in spite of their economic improvement because of their oil exports since the early 1960's. During that critical era Arab nationalism had a great influence, which determined the attachments and the identity of the emirates. Arab countries, motivated by Arab nationalist feelings, contributed to the Emirates (before and after the British withdrawal), by offering them large missions in many fields such as administration, education, health, military assistance, etc. On December 2, 1971, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were formally established as a federal state of seven emirates. The UAE in the same year became a major participant in any regional activity. It also became a member of the Arab league, the United nations, and many international organizations. In spite of many favorable factors available to the UAE, there have been some obstacles to its success; however, these obstacles could be overcome through effort and time. The UAE is a young Arab country. It has many prerequisites of success and is expected to attain more solidarity and power. As Arab nationalism was a contributing factor to the UAE, the UAE experiment made a strong argument for the theory of Arab nationalism and its main principle and goal, the Arab unity. ARAB NATIONALISM AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES A Thesis Presented to the Department of Social Science EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science By Ahmad Mahmod May, 1982 . ,f'\ , • 1 J'. (, Department -~~.- -Approved for the Graduate Council Hli:". ~130232 MEMORIES A mixture of feelings and thoughts occupied my mind when I looked through the window of the plane to the Gulf I loved after many years of living on its shores and after fluctuations between success and failure, rest and struggle, and many other contradictions. My feelings and thoughts, which lasted much longer than the several hours of the flight to the United States, did not relate to my personal experience in that land of the Arabian Gulf as they related to the incredible changes that occurred in the few years I spent there. In my imagination were two extremely large colored pictures of the same place, but I could hardly remember the old one, "The Trucial States," to which I came some years ago, and I could scarcely distinguish the new one, "The United Arab Emirates," which I was leaving. The place~ were the same, but the features Were different. The first picture was darker brown, dusty, shredded, poor, and isolated while the second was brighter brown with large green spaces, clean, shiny, unified, and related nationally and internationally. Now, and maybe forever, I still remember my first day in the Trucial States and how it took me the whole day to reach the place that I was heading for, a whole day between the airport in Abu Dhabi and AI-Ain--"one emirate"--of heat, humidity, stuck in the burning sand and passing three immigration centers and the last day in the United Arab Emirates when it took me two hours over a soft highway in an air-conditioned car passing no imnligration centers between Al-Ain and Dubai (two Emirates) . These two pictures are just the first and the last; between them lay years of my life, which I spent looking for adventure, wealth, and knowledge. From my knowledge and efforts a great part of this research developed. iii ACKNOWLEIX;MENTS First, I wish that every person mentioned could read my native language (Arabic) because what I am going to say could be said much better, either in shape or meaning, if I could write it in Arabic. However, I hope that the mentioned persons, in addition to the readers of this thesis, will excuse my simple English language because the barriers of the language could be better understood by those who express their thoughts in a foreign language. In simple English I extend my deep thanks and appreciation to Emporia State University, the administration, and the faculty, and in particular Dr. Philip Kelry, who gave me more than I could expect of his time, effort, and cooperation, in addition to his continuing encouragement, which improved my attitude toward writing and researching. ~1r. Earl Rohrbaugh gave much time and advice either inthis study or during my repeated visits to ask questions and consult him. Dr. Harry Waters' humbleness and encouragement were always greatly appreciated. Gratitude is expressed to President Dr. Visser, who was the first of my encouragers when I first'attended Emporia State University, and Mr. James Harter, the adviser of international students, for his simplicity and cooperative spirit at all times. I also thank all of the Emporia people for being great people and for making that town a great place in which to live. I also :Lv thank all of my friends in Emporia for giving me a pleasant time and life there. Outside of Emporia, I thank Dr. Mahmod Ghandeo for being such a good and helpful friend and Loda Newcomb for her assistance in editing and typing this work and helping me avoid many language problems. In my private life I thank my wife Hayat, who sacrificed her own rest and carried without any complaint the family responsi­ bilities, either while residing in the UAE, where she fulfilled her job's duties and her family duties, or while she was in the United States and saved my life from loneliness while exerting efforts to help in keeping our house clean and a lovely place. Last but not least, I apologize to my children for the time that I may have taken from them and for being absent from them either in the UAE or most of the daylight hours in the United States. A. J. M. v TABLE OF CONTENTS Page MEMORIES ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS iv TABLE OF CONTENTS vi LIST OF TABLES x LIST OF FIGURES xi CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1 Importance of the Study 5 Statement of the Problem 6 Nationalism 7 Definition of Nationalism 8 Arab Nationalism . 12 Determinant Factors of Arab Nationalism 13 Language 13 History 14 Race .. 15 Religion 16 Historical Background 17 Arab Nationalism in the Arabian Gulf Region 23 Islam and Nationalism 25 v:i Chapter Page II. THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 28 Geographical Concept 28 Population 29 Historical Background 32 Social Concepts 41 Origin of the UAE Population 41 Social Characteristics 43 Nomadic Life 43 Tribalism 43 Traditionalism 44 Religion . 44 Classlessness 44 On the Way to the Union 44 Period of Uncertainty, 1968-1971 . 48 Stage of Negotiations and Achievements . 53 III. FAVORABLE AND UNFAVORABLE FACTORS 59 Favorable Factors 59 Arab Nationalism 59 Historical Factor 60 Geographical Factor 61 Political Factor . 61 Domestic Factors 61 Regional Factors 63 Social Factors . 63 Economical Factors 6L. v:Li. Chapter Page Unfavorable Factors 69 Lack of a Strong Central Power 69 Dual System of the Government Structure 69 Mismanagement 70 Social Problems 71 Nomadic Life . 74 Tribal System 75 External Obstacles 77 Education 79 Federal Planning 80 Governmental Management 80 Nomad Settlement . 81 Labor and Labor Organization 81 IV. THE UAE TODAY 83 Level of Unification Existing in the UAE 85 Federation Structure 86 The Supreme Council of the Union 87 The President and the Vice President 89 The Council of Ministers (the Cabinet) 91 The Federal National Council (FNC) 92 The Judiciary 94 Political Development Achievements 95 V. Sill1MARY 101 Arab Nationalism 102 Arab Nationalism in the Arabian Gulf 103 Islam and Nationalism 103 viii ......----­ -- ---------------------------------......_---_...._---­ Chapter Page The United Arab Emirates • 104 On the Way to the Union 105 Favorable and Unfavorable Factors 106 The UAE Today 106 Conclusion . • . 107 Factors Related to the Concept of Nationalism 108 Factors Related to Arab Nationalism 108 Factors That Hastened the Steps Toward Unification 110 Factors That Pointed the Directi.on of the Union 111 Factors That Supported and Facilitated the Success of the Federation 112 BIBLIOGRAPHY 115 ix ". ~, ;.", . LIST Ol~ TABLES Table Page 1. Increase of Population of Emirates and Main Cities in the UAE, 1968-1975 31 2. Oil Production in the UAE 65 3. Abu Dhabi Annual Development Programs, 1972-1974 Budget Provisions . • . 67 4. Grants Offered by Arab-OPEC Countries to the Third World, 1970 and 1973-1977 . .... 98 5. Participation of Arab Financing Organization in OPEC, 1973-1977 ..•...............• 99 x LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1. UAE Government Structure, 1972 . 87 xi LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Increase of Population of Emirates and Main Cities in the DAE, 1968-1975 31 2. Oil Production in the DAE 65 3. Abu Dhabi Annual Development Programs, 1972-1974 Budget Provisions .
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